About LEAD
Making a lasting difference in the lives of underserved groups and communities across Zimbabwe through innovative development programs and sustainable solutions.
Who We Are
LEAD is a Zimbabwean-based Non-Governmental Organization that makes a lasting difference in the lives of underserved groups and communities by helping them raise incomes and access basic socio-economic services.
We focus but not limited to four sectors: Food Security, Resilience & Livelihoods, WASH, Health & Nutrition, and Enterprise Development and Commercialization. Our long-term local presence in Zimbabwe has helped us to build efficient and effective program management systems and procedures that enable the organization to handle large-scale programs.
Our Story
The Beginning
Initially, the LEAD Program was an economic empowerment intervention funded by USAID and managed by Development Alternatives Incorporated (DAI).
Formation as Trust
LEAD was formed as a Trust, drawing from lessons learned in the implementation of the LEAD Program.
PVO Registration
LEAD became a registered Private Voluntary Organization (PVO), strengthening our ability to serve communities.
Our Vision
To engrain integrity in love of communities.
Our Mission
To leverage innovation in environmental stewardship and honour transparency through teamwork.
Our Destiny
To engrain integrity in love of communities
Our Cause
To leverage innovation in environmental stewardship
Our Calling
To honour transparency through teamwork
Our Core Values
Integrity
Wholeness
Transparency
Accountability for impact
Love
Respect for dignity of life
Innovation
A pioneering spirit
Teamwork
Commitment to collective results
What We're Known For
LEAD is known for developing innovative programs with sustainable impacts that carry on beyond donor funded activities.
For example, the concept of the Household Nutrition Gardens, first introduced by USAID/DAI program in Zimbabwe early in 2000, was promoted by LEAD through USAID funding in 2004 to benefit mission hospitals, orphanages and old peoples' homes. This program benefited not only participating institutions to generate much needed revenues but also benefitted patients/clients affected by HIV and AIDs, vulnerable local communities through improved nutrition and support to sustainable local economic development efforts.
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